Founded in 2001, the Vision 5K is a unique annual event for runners and walkers of all abilities. To date, the event has generated more than a million dollars to fund programs at four local organizations that serve the blind and visually impaired: Carroll Center for the Blind, MAB Community Services, National Braille Press, and

The Vision 5K features the Blindfold Challenge, where participants don a blindfold and team up with a sighted guide. The goal - in addition to having fun - is to appreciate that fear is the only disability, and that with the proper tools and assistance, the blind and visually impaired can be just as successful in all facets of life as their sighted peers.